Water Mitigation Specialist — Emergency Drying & Restoration Expert

American Restoration

Revere (MA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Clean Joe Restoration is seeking an experienced Water Mitigation Specialist to join our restoration team. You will lead residential and commercial water-loss responses, assess damage, and implement drying plans in accordance with IICRC standards.

The role requires hands-on mitigation, certification, and the ability to communicate clearly with homeowners and stakeholders. This full-time position includes an on-call rotation, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within the American

Qualifications

Minimum 2-3 years of water mitigation/restoration experience.
Strong knowledge of water extraction, structural drying, moisture mapping, demolition, and equipment placement.
Experience using moisture meters and other water-damage assessment equipment.
Ability to properly document mitigation jobs and drying progress.
Understanding of water categories, classes of loss, psychometrics, and drying principles.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift and move restoration equipment and perform physically demanding work.
Ability to work in occupied homes, commercial buildings, basements, crawl spaces, and other restoration environments.
Professional communication and customer-service skills.
Ability to participate in an emergency/on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

Respond to residential and commercial water-damage emergencies.
Perform water extraction, demolition, containment, cleaning, and structural drying.
Evaluate affected materials and determine the correct mitigation plan.
Set up, operate, and monitor air movers, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, and other drying equipment.
Take and record moisture readings throughout the job.
Set drying goals and adjust equipment as conditions change.
Identify possible mold or environmental issues and report them appropriately.
Complete daily logs, photos, notes, and all required job documentation.
Communicate professionally with homeowners, property managers, adjusters, and other stakeholders.
Follow IICRC standards and company procedures.
Keep job sites clean, safe, and organized.
Assist with emergency and after-hours losses when needed.
Work closely with Project Managers and the mitigation team to ensure successful job completion